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:( You're completely right. I feel like the world has closed in, I can't enjoy the nice things anymore. I am an anxious person anyway and this has'nt helped. But i know i've got to get on with it. Its just hard. I really appreciate all the support on here. 🙂
 
It's quite common to feel that you can't trust in the things you used to. In our case, our bodies and the effect of foods we enjoyed, etc.

Hopefully, once you learn a bit more about diabetes, you may see that most of the requirements are basically the same as what you need for a prolonged, healthy life. Getting to the point where you can actually enjoy the benefits may take some hard work adn willpower but as long as you can stick at it, you should have a far better life ahead of you than many of your contemporaries.

I was diagnosed at 13, so don't really know what it's like to build an adult lifestyle and then have much of it snatched away, but there is still room for treats and snacks, as long as they're occasional.🙂

Learn all you can about this new enemy and you'll see how much control you can gain over it.

Rob
 
hi buzy
the feelings that you are experiencing are very similar to when i was first dx and i didnt find this place for over a year ...its all so confusing ...my first advice would be moderation ...cut out all obvious sugars that have been in your diet ...try not to worry too much ...can you speak to your employeers to get some flexibility whilst you get your head round it a bit ? good luck x🙂
 
Hi Buzzy and a belated welcome from me.

Hope you're starting to feel a little better and possibly reassured by your reading from stuff on this site.

You might find that being diagnosed is a blessing in disguise, i.e. giving you a kick up the bum to change your lifestyle/diet etc and then hopefully feeling fitter than you have for a while - I know that's how I find it now approx 6 months after dx - mind you, it took me about 3 months to get my head around it all :D

When you see your GP/Nurse again I would ask them if they will prescribe a meter and test strips for you to test your blood sugar levels - this will help you out tremendously in working out what's best to eat and what's best avoided - especially if they've sent you away on a diet/exercise regime only.

Unfortunately many GP's wont prescribe this so if at all possible and you can afford it, I would recommend you buying your own for a couple of months at least to help you.

Do let us know how you're getting on and feel free to rant whenever you're feeling down, everyone here is lovely.
 
This is probably a stupid question, but I really don't like Ribena no added sugar. Am I really not allowed ordinary Ribena?
I really feel fed up at the moment, missing all the things I like. Its all really getting me down. Phoned the Careline today who are sending me a pack. I know its a silly question. :(
 
Buzzyboo17 said:
This is probably a stupid question, but I really don't like Ribena no added sugar. Am I really not allowed ordinary Ribena?
I really feel fed up at the moment, missing all the things I like. Its all really getting me down. Phoned the Careline today who are sending me a pack. I know its a silly question. :(
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Buzzy I dont actually like Ribena but im sure the odd glass now and then wont cause too much trouble, are they no other diluted drinks you like robinsons for example?they do a sugar free also

PS no question is a stupid one on the forum x
 
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Thanks Steff, its just getting me down not having Ribena, I know it sounds silly. Aswell as other things :( I am the fussiest person on the planet, so that doesnt help. Another question, being around my mum smoking, is that harmful to my diabetes? obviusly its harmful but should I steer clear?
 
Buzzyboo17 said:
Thanks Steff, its just getting me down not having Ribena, I know it sounds silly. Aswell as other things :( I am the fussiest person on the planet, so that doesnt help. Another question, being around my mum smoking, is that harmful to my diabetes? obviusly its harmful but should I steer clear?
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I can vaguely remember something said on here but cant find it atm, as far as im aware anyone is at risk diabetic or not of passive smoking.If it were me I would stay clear but thats not always possible if you live with the smoker.

I have found this =http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1458568/
 
Buzzyboo17 said:
This is probably a stupid question, but I really don't like Ribena no added sugar. Am I really not allowed ordinary Ribena?
I really feel fed up at the moment, missing all the things I like. Its all really getting me down. Phoned the Careline today who are sending me a pack. I know its a silly question. :(
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I agree with Steff.

I don't like sugar free Ribena either. The reason I don't have any in the house is because I've been trying to lower my carb intake and the way I wake Ribena it would be 10gCarb per glass 😱

But a little bit every so often doesn't hurt - it's just a case of being in moderation. I even have chocolate in the house again - although I only eat a single block at a time :D
 
thankyou both. Do you ever have ice cream as a treat? I love that too, I've tried the diabetic ice cream which I got in tesco, its quite nice. ?2 for a tub tho!
 
Buzzyboo17 said:
thankyou both. Do you ever have ice cream as a treat? I love that too, I've tried the diabetic ice cream which I got in tesco, its quite nice. ?2 for a tub tho!
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Not really I have sensitive teeth atm so ice cream is a no-no lol, have you ever thought of making your own, im sure the investement of an ice cream maker will be a long term thing and you can see whats going in it x
 
Hi buzzyboo

If you're trying to lose weight, the aim is to minimise calories in and maximise calories out. ie. to eat as little as poss and do as much exercise.

For T2 diabetes, the aim is generally to minimise carb intake, or at least to aim for low GI carbs in moderation and again to maximise exercise.

Could you make an agreement with yourself that every time you have a treat, you have to do some exercise first so that you effectively burn it off ?

That way you can still have some small treats and your body gets the benefit of a brisk walk or swim or some other aerobic work out. The tricky part is to try not to have too much of the treats.😉

As you go on, you may discover that you feel better without some of the things you miss right now.

As for the passive smoking. Avoid at all costs. If you can persuade your mum to give up or at least cut down, you'll both benefit hugely. 🙂

Rob
 
If only she would give up, I don't really want to say anything. I'm temporarily living at home, temporarily, being nearly two years. I hate being around her smoking. Until i move theres no getting away from it.
 
Buzzyboo17 said:
thankyou both. Do you ever have ice cream as a treat? I love that too, I've tried the diabetic ice cream which I got in tesco, its quite nice. ?2 for a tub tho!
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If you mean Franks, then yes. 🙂

Although I have to be quick when we have any in as my wife and 2 yr old seem to like it as well! (although they smoother theirs in toffee sauce).
 
Tesco are doing a banoffee pie ice cream, my favourite. Just wondered if I am allowed some?? Maybe once in a while? I hate being without things I love, :confused:
 
Although it's easy to say, don't do it, it may be better to resist now and it may become easier to go without next time you're tempted.

If you can limit yourself, you could maybe have a treat at regular intervals, but not too often.

I know this is easy to say and hard to do, but I know if I decide I can have treats, it soons becomes the norm and I pay for it down the line. Then I feel terrible, physically and emotionally.

Its your call, and you may get very different advice, but I would say to try and resist.

Rob
 
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